Vskills certification for Media Law Analyst assesses the candidate as per the company’s need for compliance to media laws. The certification tests the candidates on various areas in Centre-State Policy, Freedom of Media, Defamation, Official Secrets Act 1923, Contempt of Courts Act 1971, Intellectual, Property Rights, MRTPC Act 1969, Cinematograph Act 1952, Broadcasting laws, Advertising Standards Council of India and Media Ethics.

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Vskills certification for Media Law Analyst assesses the candidate as per the company’s
need for compliance to media laws. The certification tests the candidates on various areas
in Centre-State Policy, Freedom of Media, Defamation, Official Secrets Act 1923,
Contempt of Courts Act 1971, Intellectual, Property Rights, MRTPC Act 1969,
Cinematograph Act 1952, Broadcasting laws, Advertising Standards Council of India and
Media Ethics.
Why should one take this certification?Why should one take this certification?Why should one take this certification?Why should one take this certification?
This Course is intended for professionals and graduates wanting to excel in their chosen
areas. It is also well suited for those who are already working and would like to take
certification for further career progression.
Earning Vskills Media Law Analyst Certification can help candidate differentiate in today's
competitive job market, broaden their employment opportunities by displaying their
advanced skills, and result in higher earning potential.
Who wiWho wiWho wiWho will benefit from taking this certification?ll benefit from taking this certification?ll benefit from taking this certification?ll benefit from taking this certification?
Job seekers looking to find employment in legal departments of various companies,
students generally wanting to improve their skill set and make their CV stronger and
existing employees looking for a better role can prove their employers the value of their
skills through this certification.
Test DetailsTest DetailsTest DetailsTest Details
• Duration:Duration:Duration:Duration: 60 minutes
• No. of questions:No. of questions:No. of questions:No. of questions: 50
• Maximum marks:Maximum marks:Maximum marks:Maximum marks: 50, Passing marks: 25 (50%)
There is no negative marking in this module.
Fee StructureFee StructureFee StructureFee Structure
Rs. 4,000/- (Includes all taxes)
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Media Law Analysts are in great demand. Companies specializing in media or legal services
are constantly hiring skilled Media Law Analysts. Various public and private companies
also need Media Law Analysts for their legal departments.

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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents
1.1.1.1. JurisprudenceJurisprudenceJurisprudenceJurisprudence
1.1 What is Justice
1.2 What is law?
1.3 Rights, Rules and Laws
1.4 Laws and Society
2.2.2.2. Sources of LawSources of LawSources of LawSources of Law
2.1 Precedent
2.2 Statute
2.3 Custom
3.3.3.3. Types of LawsTypes of LawsTypes of LawsTypes of Laws
3.1 Criminal laws
3.2 Civil Law
3.3 Public Law
3.4 Private Law
3.5 Tort Laws
3.6 Tort and Invasion of Privacy
4.4.4.4. History of LawsHistory of LawsHistory of LawsHistory of Laws
4.1 History of Press laws in India
5.5.5.5. Indian ConstitutionIndian ConstitutionIndian ConstitutionIndian Constitution
5.1 Rights and Duties of the Press
6.6.6.6. Press Freedom in IndiaPress Freedom in IndiaPress Freedom in IndiaPress Freedom in India
7.7.7.7. Structure of Judicial SystemStructure of Judicial SystemStructure of Judicial SystemStructure of Judicial System
8.8.8.8. Supreme Court of IndiaSupreme Court of IndiaSupreme Court of IndiaSupreme Court of India
8.1 Other Court Officials
9.9.9.9. High CourtsHigh CourtsHigh CourtsHigh Courts
10.10.10.10. Lower CouLower CouLower CouLower Courtsrtsrtsrts
11.11.11.11. Introduction: Civil ProcedureIntroduction: Civil ProcedureIntroduction: Civil ProcedureIntroduction: Civil Procedure
12.12.12.12. Introduction: Criminal ProcedureIntroduction: Criminal ProcedureIntroduction: Criminal ProcedureIntroduction: Criminal Procedure
13.13.13.13. The TrialThe TrialThe TrialThe Trial

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14.14.14.14. The ChargeThe ChargeThe ChargeThe Charge
14.1 (Ch. XVII: 211- 224)
15.15.15.15. Trials of Different CasesTrials of Different CasesTrials of Different CasesTrials of Different Cases
16.16.16.16. The JudgementThe JudgementThe JudgementThe Judgement
17.17.17.17. The AppealThe AppealThe AppealThe Appeal
18.18.18.18. The ExecutionThe ExecutionThe ExecutionThe Execution
18.1 Executing sentences (Ch XXXII: 413 - 435)
19.19.19.19. Press Council of IndiaPress Council of IndiaPress Council of IndiaPress Council of India
20.20.20.20. Press CPress CPress CPress Council Actsouncil Actsouncil Actsouncil Acts
21.21.21.21. Press Council & Media ManagementPress Council & Media ManagementPress Council & Media ManagementPress Council & Media Management
22.22.22.22. Introduction: Indian Penal CodeIntroduction: Indian Penal CodeIntroduction: Indian Penal CodeIntroduction: Indian Penal Code
23.23.23.23. DefamationDefamationDefamationDefamation
24.24.24.24. Legal Procedure in a Defamation CaseLegal Procedure in a Defamation CaseLegal Procedure in a Defamation CaseLegal Procedure in a Defamation Case
25.25.25.25. Right to PrivacyRight to PrivacyRight to PrivacyRight to Privacy
26.26.26.26. Introduction to CopyrightIntroduction to CopyrightIntroduction to CopyrightIntroduction to Copyright
27.27.27.27. Copyright ActCopyright ActCopyright ActCopyright Act ---- 1957195719571957
28.28.28.28. International Copyright OrderInternational Copyright OrderInternational Copyright OrderInternational Copyright Order ---- 1999199919991999
29.29.29.29. Obscenity & Bad TasteObscenity & Bad TasteObscenity & Bad TasteObscenity & Bad Taste
30.30.30.30. Indecent Representation of Women ActIndecent Representation of Women ActIndecent Representation of Women ActIndecent Representation of Women Act ---- 1986198619861986
31.31.31.31. Prasar Bharati ActPrasar Bharati ActPrasar Bharati ActPrasar Bharati Act ---- 1990199019901990
32.32.32.32. Official Secrets ActOfficial Secrets ActOfficial Secrets ActOfficial Secrets Act ---- 1923192319231923
33.33.33.33. Contempt of Courts ActContempt of Courts ActContempt of Courts ActContempt of Courts Act ---- 1971197119711971

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34.34.34.34. Protection of Civil Rights ActProtection of Civil Rights ActProtection of Civil Rights ActProtection of Civil Rights Act ---- 1955195519551955
35.35.35.35. Freedom of Information BillFreedom of Information BillFreedom of Information BillFreedom of Information Bill
36.36.36.36. Parliamentary Proceedings ActParliamentary Proceedings ActParliamentary Proceedings ActParliamentary Proceedings Act ---- 1977197719771977
37.37.37.37. Wireless and TelWireless and TelWireless and TelWireless and Telegraphy Actegraphy Actegraphy Actegraphy Act
38.38.38.38. Information Technology ActInformation Technology ActInformation Technology ActInformation Technology Act ---- 2000200020002000
39.39.39.39. Introduction to EthicsIntroduction to EthicsIntroduction to EthicsIntroduction to Ethics
40.40.40.40. Press Council: Norms of Journalistic ConductPress Council: Norms of Journalistic ConductPress Council: Norms of Journalistic ConductPress Council: Norms of Journalistic Conduct
41.41.41.41. AIR Policy Broadcasting CodeAIR Policy Broadcasting CodeAIR Policy Broadcasting CodeAIR Policy Broadcasting Code
41.1 Code Of Conduct For Television/Radio Broadcasts In Connection With Elections
42.42.42.42. Rights, Duties & Restrictions oRights, Duties & Restrictions oRights, Duties & Restrictions oRights, Duties & Restrictions of Media Professionalsf Media Professionalsf Media Professionalsf Media Professionals
43.43.43.43. Accurate and Fair ReportingAccurate and Fair ReportingAccurate and Fair ReportingAccurate and Fair Reporting

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Sample QuestionsSample QuestionsSample QuestionsSample Questions
1.1.1.1. Common laCommon laCommon laCommon law protection for news gatheringw protection for news gatheringw protection for news gatheringw protection for news gathering
A. Provides only bare access to government documents and meetings of public agencies.
B. Is deeply rooted in the easy-access formula representative of the British tradition.
C. Involves the question of an individual's "interest" in the information sought.
D. Both A and C are correct.
2222.... In Richmond Newspapers v. Virginia (1980), the U.S.In Richmond Newspapers v. Virginia (1980), the U.S.In Richmond Newspapers v. Virginia (1980), the U.S.In Richmond Newspapers v. Virginia (1980), the U.S. Supreme Court saidSupreme Court saidSupreme Court saidSupreme Court said
A. Crossing refers to correction to be done by Bank if any
B. Instruction for non-payment on counter by cash
C. Space to add detail by Bank
D. None of the above
3333.... The 1966 Freedom of Information Act represented aThe 1966 Freedom of Information Act represented aThe 1966 Freedom of Information Act represented aThe 1966 Freedom of Information Act represented a major change in policymajor change in policymajor change in policymajor change in policy
becausebecausebecausebecause
A. President Johnson campaigned heavily for the spirit of the law.
B. Earlier laws were generally designed to deny information to the public.
C. Reporters now have a means of appealing government denials of information.
D. B and C are correct
4444.... The FOIA covers records held byThe FOIA covers records held byThe FOIA covers records held byThe FOIA covers records held by
A. The executive branch of government.
B. Congress.
C. The judicial branch of government.
D. Private companies that have government contracts.
5555.... The 1976 Government in Sunshine Act requires thatThe 1976 Government in Sunshine Act requires thatThe 1976 Government in Sunshine Act requires thatThe 1976 Government in Sunshine Act requires that
A. Notice to be given before any meeting is held.
B. Careful records to be kept at any meeting in which the public is excluded.
C. Informal communication not to be done between officials of an agency unless careful
records are maintained and published.
D. All of the above are correct.
Answers: 1 (D), 2 (B), 3 (D), 4 (A), 5 (D)